Degree Requirements

Please note that information here is provided as a courtesy to help you plan your program. Please consult the Linguistics Section of the University Calendar (scroll down to Linguistics) for the most up-to-date information regarding course requirements. Course descriptions can also be found in the Course Listings section of the Calendar.

Requirements for a BA in Linguistics*

A major must include aminimum of 30 credits, to a maximum of 48 credits at the senior level.

Students majoring in Linguistics must include the following courses in their program:

LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics
LING 102 - Linguistics in Action
LING 204 - Syntax of the World's Languages
LING 205 - Phonetics
LING 308 - Morphology
LING 309 - Syntax
LING 310 - Phonology
★3 at the 3xx level
★6 at the 4xx - or 5xx-level

See also Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program requirements section of the Calendar for additional Faculty-level requirements.


Requirements for a Minor in Linguistics*

The following courses are required:

LING 101 - Introduction to Linguistics Analysis
LING 102 - Linguistics in Action
LING 204 - Syntax of the World's Languages
LING 205 - Phonetics
One of LING 308, LING 309, or LING 310
Two other courses in Linguistics 300 or 400 level.

(Note: The Faculty of Arts requires that *6 must be at the 300- or 400-level). See Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program requirements section of the Calendar for further requirements.

*This is for students admitted September 2020 onwards.  Students admitted prior to September 2020 must follow the program requirements section of the Calendar for the year they were admitted)